Active shooter reportedly attacks TV crew in Virginia

Fox News ^ | 08/26/2015 | Fox News

[ThomasMore]

DEVELOPING: An active shooter has been reported at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta, Virginia, according to multiple local media outlets.

Video from the scene appeared to show a WDBJ media crew being attacked in the midst of a live report. The station confirmed the shooting involved one of its crews.

Police are reporting there are three victims, according to WSLS. The shooting occurred at 6:45 a.m., according to Franklin County Sheriff Department spokesperson Phillip Young.

WSLS said police are still looking for the shooter and hope to have a description out to the public shortly.

[ought-six]

The woman being interviewed was airlifted to a hospital. I hope and pray she recovers. I also hope that she is able to give a good description of the perp.

[jimbo123]

WHSVnews ‏@WHSVnews 9m9 minutes ago

The suspect in the #WDBJ shooting is being chased north on I-81

[refermech]

Muzzy or jilted lover?

[sevinufnine]

yes, you did say spitball. haven’t heard that one before but I may start using it.

[sevinufnine]

“The suspect in the #WDBJ shooting is being chased north on I-81”

Oh dear. I hope he doesn’t shoot at any of the officers, but I’m guessing he won’t want to be taken in alive??

[jimbo123]

Patrick Cornell ‏@PCornellCNN 13m13 minutes ago Georgia, USA

#NEW: Authorities have name & license plate # of person suspected of shooting #WDBJ crew.

[AppyPappy]

” north on I-81 “

We are south on 81 thankfully.

[Gaffer]

Just “wild ass guessing” peppered with a little bit of experience, insight and age...:0)

[DouglasKC]

If it was someone the reporter knew it would seem like she would be saying something like “No Don no Don!” instead of just screaming.

[jimbo123]

Cameron Austin ‏@CameronOAustin 45s45 seconds ago

BOL just sent out over scanner for #WDBJ shooter suspect:. 2004 Silver Ford Mustang, headed toward North on I81N. License plate WZE-8846.

[randita]

Bridge water plaza is a “Boardwalk” with public boat docks on a 40 mile long reservoir. Smith Mountain Lake. Shooter could have arrived and fled by either car OR boat.

[jimbo123]

[sevinufnine]

http://www.roanoke.com/news/crime/bedford_county/two-wdbj-journalists-dead-after-shooting-at-smith-mountain-lake/article_67c09161-0109-5228-a554-0d14ffc56d51.html

Update on the Chamber of Commerce lady...she was shot in the back and is currently in surgery.

[randita]

Didn’t read latest about being on I 81. He’d have better off to flee by boat so glad he didn’t.

[sevinufnine]

I’m reading he’s being chased now? If true do you (or anyone else) know where on I81? Approx. mile marker?

[jimbo123]

Whitney Wetzel ‏@WhitneyWCHS 4m4 minutes ago

BREAKING: Virginia Governor says #WDBJ shooter is believed to be a disgruntled former employee. Police in pursuit on I-81 in Virginia.

[wastoute]

“Workplace violence”?

[jimbo123]

Workplace revenge. It was a former on-air reporter who was the shooter!

[Blue Jays]

"...A bystander could have killed the perp on the spot. This shooter will kill again before he is brought down just like the Chatanooga jihadi.
Those deaths will be on the witnesses that watched him run off..."

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How can these shootings be "ON" innocent witnesses who were likely praying for their own survival?
They are simply bystanders minding their own business.

[wastoute]

They were unarmed.